Environmental Justice and Safety Elements survey Published on May 23, 2022 The City of Menlo Park is updating its required General Plan Safety Element and preparing a new Environmental Justice Element. These efforts are part of the Housing Element Update project. Tagged as: , Announcements, Housing news
Draft Housing Element released for public review Published on May 11, 2022 Over the past year, the Menlo Park community and stakeholders from across the region have participated in extensive outreach and engagement efforts for the Housing Element Update and it is with excitement that the City of Menlo Park released the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element May 11, 2022. This release of the draft Housing Element begins a 30-day public comment period. Tagged as: , Announcements, Housing news, Public notices
Financial assistance available for renters and homeowners Published on March 21, 2022 The Housing Assistance program provides financial support to Menlo Park residents with one-time rental and mortgage assistance payments related to the COVID-19 pandemic or other emergency circumstances. The program also provides one-time funding for tenant relocation assistance related to rent increases or no cause eviction. Tagged as: , Announcements, Housing news
Community meeting to focus on Environmental Justice and Safety Element Published on March 21, 2022 The City of Menlo Park is updating its General Plan Safety Element and preparing a new Environmental Justice Element. This hybrid community meeting will be held in person and online to share information and get community input for both Elements. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business and economy, Housing news
Take advantage of the upcoming VA home loans webinar Published on January 17, 2022 The County of San Mateo Veterans Services Office is partnering with VA Loans of California to offer a free informational webinar on VA Home Loans. VA Home Loans no longer carry limits that previously rendered their use in high-priced markets like the Bay Area virtually useless, but many veterans in our area are still not aware of the change and the benefits of VA Home Loans. Tagged as: , Business and economy, Housing news
California Mortgage Relief program assists those falling behind Published on January 17, 2022 The State of California recently launched a mortgage relief program to help homeowners who fell behind on mortgage payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible households can qualify for up to $80,000 in relief for their past due housing-related bills. Tagged as: , Business and economy, COVID-19, Housing news
Volunteers needed Feb. 24 for One-Day Homeless Count Published on January 17, 2022 The San Mateo County Human Services Agency has rescheduled the 2022 San Mateo County One Day Homeless Count to Feb. 24, 2022, 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. The count of people who are experiencing homelessness helps gather information used to better understand those experiencing homelessness in our community and what interventions they need. Tagged as: , Announcements, Housing news
San Mateo County cities launch fair housing survey Published on January 10, 2022 The City of Menlo Park, in collaboration with other cities in San Mateo County, is working on a study to determine which residents have the greatest challenges finding housing and what solutions would work best to address the county’s housing shortage. Please help Menlo Park and neighboring cities by taking the San Mateo County Fair Housing Survey. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business and economy, Housing news
Notice of Preparation to be released for the Housing Element Update Published on December 20, 2021 The City of Menlo Park is updating its Housing Element. The Housing Element Update will reach a milestone with this week's upcoming release of the Notice of Preparation, a required component of environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Notice of Preparation will be available on the Housing Element Update webpage. Tagged as: , Housing news, Public notices
2021 Indicators Report focuses on solutions to the housing crisis Published on November 08, 2021 Housing experts at the recent online launch of Sustainable San Mateo County’s 25th annual Indicators Report said political leadership, funding and aggressive use of land use are needed to solve the county’s housing shortage. Tagged as: , Business and economy, Housing news